How to get a copy of a Criminal History Record?

As in a "rap sheet" (formally "NYSIIS report")? Only the DA, court, defendant, and Probation are entitled to it. And defendant only in the...

Can a misdemeanor trial be put on hold (stayed) pending an appeal of a 30.30 motion.

You state the judge "isn't playing fair." A criminal prosecution is inherently unfair and coercive. The People have many more resources at their...

Does a retainer for a "satisfactory result" include an appeal?

If the retainer is silent about an appeal, you could argue that it is included, but then the lawyer will simply move to be relieved. A court could...

HOW DO I APPEAL A MARSDEN MOTION, THE LAWYER WE HAVE IS VERY UNRESPONSIVE, DIDNT GET THE PROPER PAPERWK FOR A MERIOUTS DEFENSE

There are no interlocutory appeals in criminal matters. You will have to raise it on the appeal of the judgment of conviction.

Does a notice of appeal have to be filed 30 days from the conviction or sentencing in NY? When does the clock start running?

Mr. Rothstein is correct. A criminal judgment is comprised of the conviction and the sentence. A motion for late appeal cannot be made more than...

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There is a $45.00 filing fee, and you must file proof of service of the papers on your adversary. Look at CPLR Art. 22 for general motion...

I am acting pro se in family court. what format do i use with a cplr 3122 objection? responding to new petition

Well, this is a new proceeding, so he's entitled to new disclosure a year and a half later. In support court, both sides' finances are fair game...

Can I speak at the inquest hearing/trial for divorce if I am the defendant and Pro-se? Can I stop the inquest from happening?

You need a notice of motion or, to speed up the process, an order to show cause. You need an affirmation to (1) explain why you did not show up,...

In NYC Mental Health Court in a medication over objection hearing, how does a pro se litigant state patient's rights violations.

Tough to do. Patient will need an expert to say the meds are not necessary, and experts cost money. I don't see a win without a lawyer.

I was served with a "motion for contempt". Do I absolutely have to be in court, or will they schedule a hearing?

I've went down this road with my ex-wife. She had signed over the dependency exemptions for as long as I was entitled to claim them. But the last...